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High Buston, Alnwick, NE66

North East

£795,000

Listed on 03/10/2026

The listing

Property details

Bedrooms
5
Type
Detached
Area
4451 sqft

Features

  • Garage
  • Garden
  • Parking

Description

High Buston Farmhouse is a Grade II listed, five-bedroom property of approximately 4,451 sq ft, set on a plot of around 0.45 acres between Alnmouth and Warkworth. Its rural position includes views across open countryside towards the Northumberland coast and Coquet Island. The house is described as requiring modernisation throughout and offers a substantial refurbishment project within a historic farmhouse shell. The accommodation is arranged mainly over two floors, with additional loft space. The ground floor has a kitchen, pantry, boot room, living room, dining room, further reception room, sun room, office and WC. The first floor contains five bedrooms and two bathrooms. The existing arrangement could be reconsidered, including a possible larger kitchen, dining and family area. Any changes to the listed building or use of the loft would require the relevant consents. Gardens, a courtyard and parking areas surround the house. The property also includes outbuildings described as providing storage and garaging, with possible alternative uses subject to consent. A large south-facing garden is noted, along with driveway parking and a double garage. Alnmouth railway station is stated to be approximately 2.2 km away, with Alnwick, Alnmouth and Warkworth providing nearby services and amenities. The adjacent High Buston Steading, which the listing says has Prior Approval for five residential conversions, is available separately.

WHOTS analysis

Our WHOTS verdict

An internal assessment of the opportunity to acquire, improve and create value.

79out of 100
Grade BGood opportunity

Confidence: MEDIUM

At £795,000, High Buston Farmhouse is priced at about £179/sq ft, well below the local average of £258/sq ft—a strong entry point for a substantial 4,451 sq ft Grade II Listed farmhouse. The dated kitchen, worn floors and tired finishes across several rooms give a buyer scope to reshape the ground-floor arrangement and create a more contemporary home while retaining the farmhouse’s character. The large garden, mature trees and countryside views towards the coast add to the appeal, and the main house looks generally intact in the submitted views.

The £45,000–£85,000 renovation range signals a substantial project rather than a cosmetic refresh. The weathered courtyard outbuilding, including an open or deteriorated section, also warrants inspection; any layout or outbuilding changes would need to respect the property’s listed status and relevant consents.

Key opportunities

  • Rework the dated kitchen and ground-floor arrangement to make better use of the farmhouse’s multiple reception spaces, subject to listed-building and planning consents.
  • Refresh worn floors and dated finishes across the house while preserving the traditional farmhouse proportions and character.
  • Make the most of the 0.45-acre garden, mature trees and coastal outlook, with scope to improve the landscaping.

Key risks

  • The £45,000–£85,000 works range and dated finishes across several rooms point to a substantial programme, not a cosmetic refresh; allow for budget and programme contingency.
  • A courtyard outbuilding has visible weathering and an open or deteriorated section that warrants inspection.

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